Astrophysics introduces you to the basics of physics and demonstrates how this knowledge can be applied to the physics of astronomy. Many of the recent astronomical discoveries have made it an increasingly popular area of study for students across the world.

In practice, modern astronomical research often involves a substantial amount of work in the realms of theoretical and observational physics. Some areas of study for astrophysicists include their attempts to determine: the properties of dark matter, dark energy, and black holes; whether or not time travel is possible, wormholes can form, or the multiverse exists; and the origin and ultimate fate of the universe. Topics also studied by theoretical astrophysicists include Solar System formation and evolution; stellar dynamics and evolution; galaxy formation and evolution; large-scale structure of matter in the universe; origin of cosmic rays; general relativity and physical cosmology, including string cosmology and astroparticle physics.

In India, most colleges offer masters or doctorate courses:

• Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics
• IIA (Indian Institute of Astrophysics) Bangalore
• IISER Pune
• CESSI IISER Kolkata
• ICTS, HRI Allahabad
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences, Pilani
• Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Pune.

Abroad:

University of Adelaide: Bachelor of Science (Space Sc and Astrophysics

University of Glasgow: Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons) and Physics with Astrophysics MSci (Hons)

Keele University: Astrophysics and Environmental Science BSc (Hons), Astrophysics and Geology BSc (Hons) and Astrophysics and Mathematics BSc (Hons)

University of Kent, UK: Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (MPhys 4 years), Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics BSc (Hons) and Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons)

Bsc in Astrophysics in University of Edinburgh: The School of Physics & Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UK’s major centres of astronomical research.

BSc Astrophysics from Cardiff University: The course is designed to give a thorough education in theoretical aspects of physics and astrophysics and an understanding of observational astronomy

University of California, Berkeley: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Astrophysics

University of California, Los Angeles: BS in Astrophysics

Michigan State University: Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics

Boston University: BA/MA in Astrophysics and Space Physics

The Australian National University: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Specialising in Astronomy and Astrophysics